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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
China Tea Sets,
Wash Stand Sets,
Hanging Lamps,
Table Lamps, &C.,
are received. Call and see us.
G, W, DONALDSON & co.
A Call.

1 wish to say word to all grown people
about the observance Of Christmas, do not
let Il pass without some act Of generosity
and kindly remembrance on your part. The
little folks need no urging TO make the most
of the occasion, as il is the brightest spot in
the sunshiny places of happy childhood,
but older people are apt 20 grow indifferent
and cold hearted, and II they do anything
at all about Christmas II Is accomplished
with 20 much apparent effort, and such q
lack Of true interest and enjoyment that
they chill and dispirit every one they come
in contact Throw Of the lethargy Of age
this Christmas and be children again al Of
you Take part in = tree, festival OF enter
tAinmFut Of some sort AID enter into prepa-
ration for the affair cordially and heartily.
make Just as many presents 10 both child
ren aud grown people ss you can possibly
Afford and ny word for Il yOa uiIl feel
better hearfed, brighter and happier fhan
you have for months. There Is % tonic for
low spIr1ts Ike merry Christmas. and you
can enjoy i If you Vii Whatsvsr else yon
NAY do between 1oE and Cl1risfuas b r-rs
and Sc ny bssuirful he - HoF1sv Gods
before b1Tl1fC slr -iffs f-r Torlr frfs-nis o.
rslrti--- ~ -r-l i1l1-- --rrh ~ c1r7s
sod ct-l ss VII te -i~- r-1a 50 lla-i,
BcE. - - gwen ErHy 70 TIE one holding
ne l1ckT rz-lsr ?. A. BEa1L
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

The FREE PRESS has occasionally of late
suffered from lack of typographical help
1t is all right now; however, and will be
run on high-pressure business principles
till after the holidays at least So send in
your ads and jobs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
A LADY Missing.
decs8t

Afeu nights ago Mr.. ClOssbuyer called
At the police headquarters and reported that
his wife Vas missing She bad LETT TIE
hoase in the morning. stating she would
only be gone an hOur, but az : O'Clock p
m. sras sun aissnf Mr.. G had been %
the bo1sss of al their frie1is but could not
hear Of her Ehsrsab0ufs and finally app.ied
70 yfr. Vrl- Lyel, chief Of police, gho &C
ru-rrssr.is "a ki-n bark 10 has home. IpO1
ft.s1r arrival fheT we're s1rTIrlss.i % Sc Ars-
Cloasturs- waking thrO1Eh tie dooTEag
Iau5s1 doE- uifh bargains Whieh sbe ha1
ts,u1tf - DALEY 4 Bro. E5ere she had
sasuf he day. TIE Husbands delight v'Hs
CRED On meeting TIE partner a his JOY
E-,s t-outlss md uas r-1eh increased uhe1
D. ssr tas bErgsius.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

Some days must be dark and cold and
dreary" thus il ASS been With Us for si'e4
Ms. c. c. Mitchell and Der mother (Nrs.
Nance) visited Austin on WednesdAy last
Mr. Park Is making quite Al improvement
On his residerce. has also moved Il Up On TIE
Al We lar be l. erPsciing bis r1other 20
spsnd TIE winter With lin in TIE sunny
soufh. We trust sLs vil not have causs 70
think Vice Vsrsa7.
caiis a nee sociabls ue hai a. fhs res
ssuos Ct Mr. Ha1Fs's On lzsi Frl.lsy even
fur. sab . uios r115ezFo1s, Wa taey
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
DuPre DOttings.

We we're informed that for some time
past the name Of the post Office has been
changed TO B1da, the name Of the depot,
thus changing the the whole town to Buda,
In consequence of which Il might, perhaps
be more suitable TO change the name Of
our headings to Buda Blotches. but will
leave il to the managers.
The Darlington firm are getting in their
Christmas stock of goods and toys
We notice q new operator at the depot
The wild geese and cranes have been
coming in during the last week Of North
wind and rain.
We noticed Deputy Sheriff Turner in
town this morning.
Mr.. A. A. Lawrence auo-Afiss Lena Cod
we're married Nos. SOth near tins place.
Dec. 6. DoIILE-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
Driftwo0d.

Ed. FREE PnEss As your former cor
respondent is yet in Mississippi and will
perhaps remain some time, will give your
many readers few dots lest some eager
ones should think that Driftwood had froz-
en- out.
Until the 25th Of November, all nature
seemed to DO q verdant green. Up here
cotton was growing like springtime--every
day coat of white blooms. But now stern
winter has set in with its chilly blast and
all vegetation is quite dead--what change
-"look around from Natures range. Ma
lures mighty law is change" The fall cot
ton will not amount to much, the bolls are
killed too dead.
There Is vast amount of corn tops AND
sorghum forage in this part Of the county
which is the only hope of carrying the worl
stock and poor cattle through the winter as
there was but very little CORE made. There
are many poor cattle now.
We had good rain yesterday; plenty Of
stock water now.
heard of woman the other day who
sold her scissors to get little meal to keel
her children from starving, and unless she
gets help from some source they will be
bound to suffer.
Mrs. w. @. Cook has a collard in he
garden that is four feet high and two in di
| ameter.
Hogs are scarce now but they are getting
fat on the acorns There are some mel
hunting and claiming hogs in this countr'
whose hogs in my opinion, are thing O
of the past, or perhaps have gone lik
Wards ducks A youth said the other day
he was going to take dinner with the edito
so as to get his name in the paper. thinl
unless some of them change their cours
their names will get there soon enough ant
the will get somewhere else. j. W. M.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
First Gun for the Holidays.

Keep q watch On those Who tel yo1 that
Santa Clans has established his hesdquar-
tsrs with them. The fact is santa Claus
has given up the wooden leg busIness and
lsft them With TIE anarchists 70 make but
be noE 5sTotes his time 81 a finer and
more dssiushls style q goods s1ch 81 god
watches ohzius. fns china ard piEied Esrs-
which be has LEFT viii his Old reliable
friend WI E0EE1vz
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

would honor us with party oftener. We
had time to sing ''Sindie' several times be-
fore we arrived.
Judge Kone visited Kyle last Thursday.
Mr.. George Hutchins OF Austin seems 10
enjoy visiting Kyle, at least he comes Of.
ten.
Mrs. Mcpherson visited San Marcos on
Saturday, we wish her every success.
The Drummers have been rather numer.
recently. The Hotel Is prosperng under its
present proprietor. ANXIOUS.
Dec. o, 1887.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

I can take stock % Fast1-s On ny rEnsh
N Gaudalur,s comty- Fnsst mesquite
p-zss And rls1ty q untsr. Spscisl rEtss
---e- O. rs-zs hs-3s fcf TIE Ei1ssr. ATTlT
"a. Ri RAGsDAIlE
Ssn Wu-uos. N5T.5-3u
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
Strayed or Stolen.

From my residence on Friday last an
iron gray horse, branded Y on left should
er and on jaw. A suitable reward viii be
paid on his return to me, or for infornA-
ton through which may recover him
J. H ColrBs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
Almonds,
Notice.

have sold my drug business, and ex-
pect to leave here. Those indebted to me
will please come forward and settle at once,
either with Mr.. Lawhon or myself.
Very Respt w. A. COWARD.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
Notice..

After the 2sth Of tins month, 1 will close
nv gallery. All who wish good photos
win call before that date.
Respectfully,
decs 81 J. Z. CHAPMAN.
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Notice.
Gan Marc

San Marcos Dec. 6. 1887
Notice is hereby given that l will not
hereafter pay any debts contracted by my
wife Dorathea Due in her name or my own.
Alfred Due
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

Seedless Raisins,
Valencia Raisins,
Citron,
Lemon Peel,
Rolled Oats,
Cocoanut,
Almonds,
Brazil Nuts,
English Walnuts,
and Candies in
profusion and sold as everything else, low
er than the lowest.
SAN Marcos GROCER Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
Time is Called,

We are ready for the fray. Dress goods,
cloaks, jackets, dolmans, circulars and
mems clothing at cost
DALEY & BRo.
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Wanted TO Rent

with or Without board, several handsomely
furnished rooms. A healthy, slightly ioca-
ton. Inquire at this Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

Messrs Lawhon & Bass have purchased
the stock of drugs formerly owned by W..
A. Coward & Co. Mr.. Tim Lawhon, OF
the new firm, has lived among us for the
past two years, formerly as a member OF
the firm of Gregory & Lawhon, and later
as manager of the business for w. A. Cow
ard & Co., and is too we'll known among us
to need an introduction. Mr.. @ L, Bass,
who has had course in the Pharmaceuti-
cal department of Vanderbilt University,
comes among us highly recommended as
young gentleman of intelligence and busl-
ness enterprise The new firm propose to
keep everything usually kept in first-class
drug store, and pay especial attention to
the prescription department. We predict
for them success.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
Candies! Candies |!

To arrive an entire new line of candies
never excelledi if equalled in this market
HARDY Il Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

Excellent buttonholes made on the White
Sewing Machine, it is far In the lead.
B. DALEY, San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

To arrive to-day, our genuine Liverpool
coarse and fine salt. Bottom figures guar
anteed. SAN MARCOS GROCER 10.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

Near San Marcos, 80 acres of land, about
10 in grass and balance In cultivation. En-
uuire at this office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

BRACELETS at cost. CHAsTAIN " KNIGHT.
Fresh Cocoanuts at Hardy & Co.'S.
Figs, dates, raisins. BLUE FRONT.
All goods cheap for cash at McAIIsrERs'
nice lot of dried peaches OF VOLTS
handsome line of Christmas cards at the
BOOKSTORE.
New Groceries Sugar, Rice. Molasses.
JOHNSON Il JOHNSON.
Fresh lot of oatmeal at
s-
Miscellaneous books at prices lower than
ever offered at RAYNoLps & DANIEL.
If you want present for any body go to
the boohsiohh'
Fresh lot of choice breakfast bacon and
hams NJ HARDY Il Co.'S.
] Apples, oranges, lemons and bananas.
BLUE FRONT.
Holiday goods for everybody at the
California and oil other canned goods very
low of MoALLIsTER's.
You can find anything you want IN the
grocery line cheapat H. DoNAHoo's.
+ Christmas Cards at
IT,. II. BEALL'S.
Splendid assortment of Boys Caps at
New York cost JOHNSON u JOHNSON
Geo. w. Knight, Jeweler. east side the
Plaza, San Marcos sep2J-zm
Nice fresh line of Crackers at
HARDY & Cos.
Almonds, walnuts, filberts, Brazil nuts,
peanuts and pecans. BLUE FRONT
New invoice Prints, Domestlcs, Ging-
hams. etc. JOHNSON, & JOHNSON.
Santa Claus headquarters at the
BOOKSTORE.
Complete stock of Christmas candies at
MoALLIsTTR's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

At Thos, Taylor's you will find full line
of choice family groceries as cheap as they
can be sold elsewhere. Call and see.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
Retailed at wholesale prices, by
SAN MARCOS GROCERY Co.

s@ Gifts, beautiful gifts,
popular selection, satisf0c-
tory prices, Christmas buy
erS delighted with our great
display of bargains in use
full and ornamental 0rtl-
Giles. Bead 81 C0W."
j. II. BEAL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

\ W. Coppic is again at his post aud
/, ready to wait on customers, He IS expect
!, ing new lot of Christmas goods.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

The most remarkable cures of scrofula on
record have bee accomplished by Hoods
Sarsrparilla Try it. Sold by all druggists.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

For obvious reasons we cannot send pa
pers to subscribers at distance without
pay in advance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
rheumatism

We doubt II there is, or can be, specinc
remedy for rheumatism; but thousands who
have suffered its pains have been greatly Dem
Gifted by Hoods Sarsaparilla- II you have
failed to find relief, try this great remedy.
at was afflicted with rheumatism twenty
wears. Previous to 1883 I found no RELIEF, but
grew worse, and at one time was almost help
less. Hoods Sarsaparilla did me more good
than all the other medicine ever nad."
HIT. BALLOON, Shirley Village, Mass.
az had rheumatismthree years, and got no
relief till took Hoods Sarsaparilla. II mas
done great things for me. Irecommend II TO
others.n LEWIS BURBANK, Biddeford, Me.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is characterized by
three pcculiarities 1st, the combinations OF
remedial agents; I'd, the proportionj Sd, the
process Of securing the active medicinal
qualities. The result is a medicine Of unusual
strength, cffecting cures hitherto unknown.
Send for book containing additional evidence
"Hoods Sarsaparllla tones up my system,
purifes my blood, sharpeens my appetite, anu
seems to make me oyer r, I =: L, IHoMfsoS'
"Hood's sarsaparilla, beats all others, ana
Is worth its weight In gold" !. BARhiNaToN,
i3o Bank Street, New York City.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for sb. Made
only by O. I. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

You can get really elegant set OF cups
and saucers for only Is cents by calling at
HARDY q Co.'S.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

"Our outside" this week is not the most
attractive, but ''our inside" is tolerably full
and satisfactory.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

Commercial aud all other kinds Of print
ing done promptly and in the best styl'
and at low prices Mt the FREE Press office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
For Sale.

A good secondhand show case, very
cheap. Inquire at this OFFICE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

The note of preparation for the Christ
mas holidays is now distinct and clear.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

~ Supplies for ALL sewing machines.
B. DALEY, San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

WANTED to hear from great many more
of those bills to delinquent subscribers
which they received last week.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

The citizens of San Marcos and surround
ing country are invited to call and make the
acquaintance of the St. Leonard Hotel,
when they have business in San Antonio.
No where i'll Texas can nicer accommoda-
ton, better fare, or more home comfort be
found, for 81. 80 and $500 per day. We
have tried it and advise others to do the
same.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

Glassware In new. styles, lamps, plush
goods, albums, scrap books. etc.. at the
BooKsrolE,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
For Sale.

A load of good corn. Apply at FREE PRESS
Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

Take your nickel to the drug store Of
Lnwhon 4 Bass and get Pappoose cigar
Your will never regret 1t.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
MAnn1AaE L1oENsEs since our last report:

MARRIAGE LICENSES since our last repor':
R. G. Hargrave ann Mamie J, Burch.
II. M, Waters and Mrs. M. M. Hunter.
George Leonard and Lizzie Davis.
James Waters and Martha Norwood.
Andrew G. Wills and Minnie B. Hook.
A. A. Lawrence and Lena Gold.
Miller Standifer and Sallie L. Fuller.
VIM. Schmitt and M, q. Brown.
Will Merritt aud Fannie Brown.
James w. Wilson and Mary A Black.
r. b. Speed and Ola B. Jacks.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
Alliance Notice.

ANY Alliance desiring full explanation
of the Alliance exchange plans can get the
desired information by corresponding with
Bro. NJ. E. Paddock, San Marcos post Office
as he has been appointed to lecture to any
Alliance desiring his services.
Fraternally,
HARRY TRACY,
Lecturer for the State at large.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

Christmas is coming and we are stocking
up with the best of nuts, fruits and candies
at priceNto suit the times. Why pay more
money for a cheap article of candy when
nice fresh home made goods can be bought
for 25 cts, per pound. BLUE FRONT.
T. J. White and G. s. Cock, dealers in
saddles, harness, etc., will remove in short
time one door south to the room now occu
pied by Goodspeed's restaurant, where they
will continue the business They have
new stock in and more coming. They will
enlarge their business after Jan. LIST. Until
that time will sell their present stock at re-
duced prices. Mr.. White will leave about
the first of the year for some iron manu-
factory for the purpose of having his pat
ent Rotary Brush manufactured.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

Business at Mrs. Roblee's restaurant is
is looking up. She will have nice lot OF
Christmas goods in few days.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

Some of our well,to-do delinquent sub
scribers of long standing, who persistently
ignore our bills. win be cut off very soon,
if they do not pay up.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
Don't forget the elegant
line of Christmas Cards at
BEALL'S Dr1tS Store.

Mrs. P. Taylor has again opened her res
taurant at the old stand, Her hosts OF old
patrons and many new ones will welcome
this excellent and popular lady back to San
Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

One day Of showers this week 50 far. the
rest spring like and beautiful.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

BE just before you are generous" is on
old and sonnd maxim. For instance. while
you are casting about what you shall give IN
the way of Christmas presents, don't forget
that little subscription bill for the FREE
Press, the proceeds of which is justly due
aud sorely needed by the printers.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

New jewelry. Call and see.
CHAsTAIN & KNIGHT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

Dolls, doll carriages, doll beds. drums,
wagons, horses, engines and toys OF every
kind at the BOOKSTORE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

All the leading sewing machine needles
oils and supplies sold cheap.
b. DALEY, San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
The Morh RenoMned EsteY Organ.
Wanted

On easy terms. CHAsTAIN & KNIGHT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

30 Beautiful Christmas
Cards at j. II. BEALES
DRUG Store
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

We have an elegant line of photo albums
dressing cases, perfumes, sachet powders
brushes, combs, toilet soaps. etc.
LAwHoN u BASS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

A large stock of Lamps at very low fig
ures. Call and get our prices.
RAYNoLDs & DANIEL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

Pickles sweet and mixed in variety
can't be beat-call at HARDY q Cos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

j. R. Lester, Mr.. Wilcoxen salesman, has
at the old C,ndy Factory stand, east side OF
square q nice stock of fresh fruits. vegetables,
candies, etc. Fresh oysters served in good
STYLE. Call and see.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

Complete stock of Christmas candies at
- MCALLIsTTR's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

Lawhon & Bass have only few more OF
those elegant Christmas cards. Get you
one.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

LADIES REMEMBER. We offer splendid
line of Wraps, Jackets, Dolmans, Circulars,
Newmarkets, etc., at greatly reduced prices
JOHNSON & JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

The northbound train on Saturday night
met with quite serious accident about
four miles from this place. largo OK
lying on the track threw the engine down
small embankment. The engineer in
temporary charge was killed and other
parties more or less injured,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
PrlllleS.
CurrantS,
Citrou,

Red Pepper.
Fine assortment of candies, California
canned fruits, fresh and cheap at
MCALLISTERa.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

A nice assortment of Christmas toys for
sale cheap at new stand, MIKE building
west side square. L. j. PEEL'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

At the meeting to consider the subject the
Christmas celebration was fully decided
upon. Byron Smith was placed at the
head of the movement Particulars later.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

The Methodist church management have
appointed ushers who will hereafter be
present to see that strangers and others at
tending church are provided with seats
They have also increased the salary of the
preacher to 81, 900 year.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

Desks, Albums, Frames, Toilet Gases,
Mirrors for Christmas paesents at
RAYNoLDs & DANIEL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08
HARRY TRACY

Lecturer for the State at large.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-08

s@ SonaethunS to gr0t1y
every taste, fancy goods and
novelties, toilet articles, &c.
BEAD III CulI."
u. II. BEAL.
, 1887-02-24

or wherein democratic legislatures
has failed in constitutional duty relat-
ing to representation. It must be
owned that Cleveland's administration
has given the country the benefit OF
honesty and economy. His integrity
and sincerity have never been ques-
toned. The laws have been faithfully
executed, revenues collected with dill.
genco, the expenses OF the government
reduced, foreign affairs conducted with
conservative dignity, in fact, Grover
Cleveland's administration fulfilled
every promise.
Senator Colquitt replied briefly to
the toast, "The New South"
Gen. John O. Black, of Illinois, re-
piled to the sentiment "tho president
Of the United States" Among other
things he said 1--WE support Presi-
dent Cleveland's administration and
most earnestly, positively appeal TO
those whose personal ambitions to lead
At times are tempted to break up the
democratic party harmony, to desist
from internecine feuds, obliterate all
factions, and WELD its tremendous
power for the perpetuation Of demo-
cratic administration, declare that
there is but one democratic creed and
call upon all democrats everywhere to
stand by that party and that creed and
let factions take their place without
our camps.